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 How long does it take to construct a state park? Look no further than Middle Peninsula State Park in Gloucester County. The 438-acre parkland was purchased in 2005 by the […]

 For anyone who thought that last week’s climactic vote on the healthcare reform bill would reduce the toxic levels of partisan rancor in Washington, think again! If anything, President Obama’s […]

 Dear Ace: Every year, my husband and I celebrate the beginning of spring with an aerial tour of the renewed landscape. We’re new to Charlottesville, and wondering where around here […]

A disconnect between City Council and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) over the planned 250 Interchange

 When he began leading the University of Virginia’s investment management firm, he oversaw roughly $2.5 billion in assets. More than five years and one Great Recession later, Chris Brightman, CEO […]

LOCATION     ::    TAX RATE PER $100 OF REAL ESTATE VALUE Albemarle County   74¢ Amherst County     52¢ Augusta County     48¢  Buckingham County  44¢ […]

 On a muddy lot about a half hour north of town there’s a big recycling container that’s been repurposed as the production office for a horror movie called House Hunting. […]

 Hate to break it to you, but the music on the radio, in YouTube videos, in your iPod—it’s all dead. All recorded sound is a bunch of ones and zeros […]

 Those walking in late to Wednesday night’s concert at the Jefferson Theater might have mistaken it for a comedy show. “Saturday Night Live” cast member Fred Armisen was shaking a […]

 Dear Ace: Times are tight right now. What’s the history of finding gold in the area? And do you think it might pay off for me to hit the creek […]